What are fibres? How do we get clothes from fibres?

Dear Student,

Fibers- These are long filamentous-like structures that can be rolled together to form threads. They can be obtained from a wide variety of sources. Depending on the origin of fiber, it can be classified as natural or synthetic.

Fabrics (Clothes) are made from fibers in the following two steps-

1. Fibres are first converted into yarn by the process of spinning.
In the process of spinning, fibers from a mass of cotton (or wool, silk, etc.) are drawn out and twisted. This brings the tiny fibers together to form a long and twisted thread called ‘yarn’.

2. Fabric is made from yarn by the process of weaving or knitting.​
In weaving, fabrics are produced by interlacing two different sets of yarns (threads) horizontally or vertically or by arranging yarns passing in one direction with other yarns at right angles to them.
In weaving, two sets of yarns are used simultaneously to make a fabric. Yarn is woven to make a fabric by using looms. There are two types of looms: handlooms and power loom. A loom that is worked by hand is called a handloom, and a  loom that works on electric power is called a power loom.

Knitting involves making fabric by interlocking loops with a single yarn (single thread) like braids in rows, using needles that are hooked. In knitting, a single yarn is used to make a fabric. It is done by hand using needles, but machines are also used.

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DEAR STUDENT A material which is available in the form of thin and continuous strand is called fibre.

Types of Fibre

Natural fibers:?The fibers which are obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibers. Examples: cotton, jute, silk, wool.
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DEAR STUDENT .
A material which is available in the form of thin and continuous strand is called fibre.

Types of Fibre

Natural fibers:?The fibers which are obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibers. Examples: cotton, jute, silk, wool.
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